Columns

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Biography

From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge.  Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »

Homemade is Better—Scalloped Potatoes

With Easter just passing I thought it was time I shared my scalloped potatoes recipe.  I sometimes make these in a 10” – 12” cast iron skillet because I just really love using my cast iron.  You can use an 8×8 or 9×9 if you like, OR you can even put them in a 9×13. … Read more »

Dear Barb—Cutting out Old Age

Dear Barb: I am in my late forties, and I have noticed my face starting to age and my skin sagging.  The lines don’t bother me as much as the sagging jowls and neck.  I have been getting botox and filler injections for the last 5 years, but they are not doing the trick anymore. … Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Autobiography

From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge.  Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »

Council Connection—March 23rd, 2023 Meeting

As the chair of the meeting, President Karen Fletcher called the meeting to order on March 16th, 2023, reminding everyone that Executive Director (ED) Jodi Campbell is the accessibility officer and to contact him if they require assistance.  President Fletcher explained that accessibility assistance does not always have to be related to a disability; if… Read more »

Music Review—Man Out of Time

Artist: Friendly Rich Album: Man Out of Time Canadian songwriter, Friendly Rich, has released his newest LP Man Out of Time.  The album is available for streaming anywhere you get your music. Hailing from Oakville, Ontario, Friendly Rich has composed background music for three seasons of MTV’s The Tom Green Show as well as a… Read more »

Dear Barb—Will Worries

Dear Barb: Hi.  My mom passed away four years ago and my dad remarried.  Dad always said that he had an agreement with his new wife that his assets would be left to his three children.  Dad died suddenly, last month and we have yet to hear anything about the will or any agreement that… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes – Stream-of-Consciousness

From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge.  Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »